HQ, INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, ATTN AMSIO-ACI, BLDG 350 5TH FLOOR MIDDLE BAY, ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-6000

J -- MARKET SURVEY FOR REBUILD OF LE-BLOND- CARLSTED BORING LATHE, MATERIAL, LABOR AND EQUIPMENT. SOL CHRIST-LATH-0002 POC Chris Tindle, Contract Specialist, HQ, IOC, Rock Island IL. (309)782-3449, Fax (309)782-4955, email tindlec@ioc.army.mil. OR Doug Welcome, Engineer, Watervliet (518)266-4106, Fax (518)266-5209. (Site Code DAAA09) E-MAIL: TINDLEC@IOC.ARMY.MIL, TINDLEC@IOC.ARMY.MIL. This is a Market Survey/Sources Sought announcement seeking to identify potential sources for Rebuild of one LeBlond-Carlsted Boring Lathe at Watervliet Arsenal. The Installation Contracting Division, HQ, IOC is seeking sources for a potential contract for the complete rebuild of the lathe. Description of Machine: Watervliet Arsenal owned 1961 vintage LeBlong-Carlsted, Single Ended, Rapid Boring, Lathe. the model number of the equipment is 60RC and the serial number is 60RC508. It is a single ended boring type,maximum bore diameter 2 3/8", counterbore and trepanning diameter 4 1/4", boring length 66", workpiece length 88", workpiece clamping diameter 12", swing over the clamping slide 13", swing over the bed 17", spindle I.D. 3/4", spindle speed 60-2200 rpm, way length 22", 2", bed length 24", 3/38", with a 50hp spindle drive motor. Description of work effort: As a minimum, the rebuild will consist of rebuild/replacement of the complete headstock system, horizontal way surfaces, boring bar drive assy,lube system, hydraulic system, and any ancillary equipment particular to the equipment. The analytical alignments and accuracy of the equipment will be equal to or better than that furnished by the OEM for the year of manufacture. The scope of work will also include three complete copies of technical documentation to support the as refurbished equipment within all the applicable trades. There will also be a requirement for three days of training of the applicable trades (operator, mechanical, and electrical). Prospective sources are to furnish a brief listing of materials, description of you standard rebuilding procedures, Scope of Work, budgetary figures and references for rebuild/refurbishment of like/similar equipment. At a later date you will be given the opportunity to visually inspect the equipment prior to your final bid proposal. This project will be funded with FY 2000 funds. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. A solicitation does not exist at this point. Your response shall besubmitted to HQ, IOC, ATTN: AMSIO-ACI-P/Chris Tindle, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 not later than AUGUST 1, 1999. This synopsis is for Market Survey information purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Posted 06/14/99 (A-SN342740). (0165)

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